PlayStation · Remote Controls
Playstation Media Remote
8.6Our score★ 4.314,045 Amazon reviews
Typically $25 to $50Head-to-head · TVs & Projectors
Playstation Media Remote vs Replacement
Two of the most-reviewed tvs & projectors on Amazon.com, compared on our score, owner ratings and the specs that actually differ. Prices are not printed because they change daily; the buttons open the live listings.
Our verdict: it is close
- Playstation Media Remote has far more owner reviews (14,045 vs 8,603), so its rating is the more reliable one.
- Replacement is usually the cheaper of the two (check the live Amazon price; it changes daily).
Scores are ours (out of 10); ratings and review counts are pulled from Amazon.com at import time.
Specs side by side
| Spec | Playstation Media Remote | Replacement |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 8.6 / 10 | 8.6 / 10 |
| Amazon rating | 4.3 (14,045) | 4.3 (8,603) |
| Brand | PlayStation | B BraiNice |
| Battery Type | Alkaline | 2 Aaa Batteries Required |
| Button Quantity | 15 | 40 |
| Compatible Devices | Television | Fire TV Stick 4K Select/ HD/ Plus/ Max |
| Connectivity Technology | Infrared | Bluetooth, Infrared |
| Controller Type | Button Control | Voice Control |
| Maximum Range | 10 meters | 10 meters |
Highlighted rows are where the two differ.
Choose the Playstation Media Remote if…
- battery type of "Alkaline" fits your setup
- button quantity of "15" fits your setup
- compatible devices of "Television" fits your setup
Choose the Replacement if…
- you are on a tighter budget
- battery type of "2 Aaa Batteries Required" fits your setup
- button quantity of "40" fits your setup
- compatible devices of "Fire TV Stick 4K Select/ HD/ Plus/ Max" fits your setup
Playstation Media Remote
What we like
- Media playback controls - Quickly navigate media with built-in play/pause, fast forward and fast reverse buttons.
- Seamless console compatibility - Power on your PS5 console and navigate its menus directly with the remote for ultimate convenience.
- TV settings - Adjust the volume and power settings of compatible TVs with the built-in IR transmitter. PS5 system software update may be required.
Replacement
What we like
- 1. For Fire Stick streaming devices: Compatible with FireStick 4K Max (1st/2nd Gen), TV Stick 4K HD(1st/2nd Gen/ Plus/ Select), Stick (2nd/3rd Gen), and TV Cube (2nd/3rd Gen) produced from 2020 to 2026. Also work for Insingia, Toshiba, Omni, Echo Show 12,15, Ember TV and more Fire Smart TVs
- 2. Not compatible with Fire-TV (1st, 2nd, and 3rd Gen), Fire-TV Stick (1st and 2nd Gen), Fire-TV Cube (1st gen), or Fire-TV Edition smart TVs.
- 3. SHORTCUT BUTTONS: Get to favorite apps quickly with shortcut buttons and it have 4 shortcuts buttons. Precisely control far from 12 meters/40 feet and it supports over total 20,000 clicks for all buttons via approved tests.
- 4. Voice Control Enabled: Includes a built-in microphone for voice commands. Follow the instruction to pair the remote and activate the voice function for hands-free control. Disconnect the power supply, after 15s Power On. Install new batteries, it will pair automatically.
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